ABC’s anchor David Muir criticized for using clamps on jacket during LA wildfire coverag
A viral video on social media captured ABC’s anchor David Muir being criticized for using clamps on his jacket during LA wildfire coverage.
ABC News anchor David Muir is facing backlash on social media after being accused of being “narcissistic” and “pathetic” for adjusting his appearance while reporting on the deadly Los Angeles wildfires.
David Muir’s fashion faux pas during wildfire coverage
David Muir’s fashion sparked debate among viewers.
Why David Muir’s fashion choice sparked controversyDavid Muir’s fashion faux pas during wildfire coverage
On the X platform, @JackOsbourne shared a video of ABC’s David Muir being roasted for his looks while reporting on the deadly LA fires.
The video has the caption: “Nice Jacket Bro. Glad you look nice and svelte with those clothes line pegs, while our city burns to the ground.”
Critics called Muir’s fashion focus “narcissistic” and “pathetic” as fires ravaged the city. Image Credits: X/JackOsbourne via ABC News
While reporting live for *World News Tonight with David Muir*, Muir was broadcasting from the Palisades, surveying the damage caused by the fire. During his segment, he was caught cinching his jacket with clamps, which drew ridicule from viewers.
The footage showed Muir pointed to the destruction behind him, a wooden clamp used to tighten his flame-retardant jacket was clearly visible.
The clamp, resembling a clothes peg, cinched the loose jacket, accentuating Muir’s torso.
The clamps were used to adjust his jacket for a more fitted look during the broadcast. Image Credits: X/JackOsbourne via ABC News
This caught the attention of social media users, who found it inappropriate given the severity of the disaster.
In the comments, many criticized his style, calling him “pathetic” and “narcissistic.”
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Others slammed him for focusing on appearance adjustments amid such a tragedy.
Image Credits: X/JackOsbourne via ABC News
One person said: It’s was probably a choice of the wardrobe department who couldn’t find his size. The same thing is done with clothing photos shoots to better fit the models. People usually believe the illusion.
A second wrote: Mr gentlemen quarterly – pretty boy
While a third commented: They all are narcissistic, seeing Jim Cantore in person was a joke too. He had his crew carry around a stool to step on to not show his short stature.
Someone else said: What a big nosed narcissist
Another added: Priorities matter. The focus should be on the devastating impact of the LA fires, not David Muir’s attire.
While using clothes pegs for styling purposes is a common TV technique, viewers found it tone-deaf in this context.
Muir’s choice to focus on his looks rather than the devastation around him irked many. This incident is just the latest in a string of controversies for the anchor.
This isn’t the first time David Muir has been criticized. Last summer, conservatives targeted him for his handling of a debate between then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Critics accused Muir of interrupting Trump repeatedly and failing to fact-check Harris’ statements.
Despite the ongoing criticism, Muir remains one of the most recognizable figures at ABC News, with both praise and criticism continuing to follow him in his career.
David Muir faced mockery for using clamps to tighten his jacket while reporting on LA wildfires. Image Credits: X/JackOsbourne via ABC News
